Ubiquitous Computing: Classrooms and Learning in the Third Wave of Technology
According to researchers, there have been three waves in computing and we are currently in the third. They are as follows:
Wave 1: Mainframe Computing - The initial wave consisted of many people using one computer terminal. Computing was still new at this point, so people hadn't fully realized what they could do or wanted to do with this emerging technology.
Wave 2: Personal Computing - This second wave consisted of each person using their own computer. The focal point of this wave is that the user has more freedom in terms of application, but is tethered to their machine.
Wave 1: Ubiquitous Computing - The current wave is identified by the fact that computers are everywhere. Computing has become so ingrained in our lifestyle that it simply becomes routine as other technology has, such as automobiles. Another hallmark of ubiquitous computing is called cloud computing. Cloud computing refers to the direction in which computing culture is moving as software is something that can be accessed anywhere via the internet. Also, information is stored on web servers in order to enable unlimited access. Cloud computing releases the user from being tied to one specific computer and gives them the freedom to access their applications and files from anywhere.
Ubiquitous Computing: Classrooms and Learning in the Third Wave of Technology
According to researchers, there have been three waves in computing and we are currently in the third. They are as follows:Wave 1: Mainframe Computing - The initial wave consisted of many people using one computer terminal. Computing was still new at this point, so people hadn't fully realized what they could do or wanted to do with this emerging technology.
Wave 2: Personal Computing - This second wave consisted of each person using their own computer. The focal point of this wave is that the user has more freedom in terms of application, but is tethered to their machine.
Wave 1: Ubiquitous Computing - The current wave is identified by the fact that computers are everywhere. Computing has become so ingrained in our lifestyle that it simply becomes routine as other technology has, such as automobiles. Another hallmark of ubiquitous computing is called cloud computing. Cloud computing refers to the direction in which computing culture is moving as software is something that can be accessed anywhere via the internet. Also, information is stored on web servers in order to enable unlimited access. Cloud computing releases the user from being tied to one specific computer and gives them the freedom to access their applications and files from anywhere.
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